We talk about big sporting events bringing people together and allowing cultural interaction. Let me assure you that the implosion of Athlone Power Station’s Cooling Towers on Sunday the 22nd of August 2010 achieved the same objective. Tens of thousands of Capetonians from all walks of life lined streets, climbed roofs and stood on cars to catch a glimpse of the towers plummeting earthwards.

We decided to take the 3pm Ferry to Robben Island – and what a perfect day we chose for the outing! It also brought tears to my eyes thinking how far we are have progressed.. How proud Nelson Mandela must be that we as fellow South Africans stood together, partied together, united together and brought together the most amazing World Cup ever!

Saturday morning and it was up to the station again to Cape Town. This time in anticipation of the big game!

We jumped off the train in Salt River and headed for the Biscuit Mill… Just love it! We started the day with salmon bagels with cottage cheese and wine, followed by Oysters and Champagne and pudding was Seafood Paella! And of course there were lots of titbits like angelfish, olives and lots of other yummy food.